TTD-120-420 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I drive past every morning and again every evening along I-71. You can see Invertigo, delerium, Vortex, lift hill of The Beast, top gun, Firehawk, slong shot, skyflyer, etc... Slong Shot? Now that just sounds dirty.... My vote for post of the year! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXDrummerKiDXx Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 @Terpy *Ba dum tss* Sorry cant quote on my PS3 Internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Another big chunk of the drop/lift has been taken down today at around 11:00am. Didn't have time to take a picture but I'm sure it will be on twitter soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgtoad67 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I received my piece of track today after they called yesterday. Here are what they look like. I got No. 15 out of the 250. Comes with a nice Certificate of Authenticity signed by Greg Scheid. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks for posting. I wonder if they sent it over night, or if its just because of your distance to the park. Did it come UPS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I can't speak for UPS, but when I worked for FedEx, if you shipped an item with us that was a local delivery, it would be sorted at the local station, transported to the airport for them to sort it into carriers to go to the station that serves your location. It would not go to Memphis to be sorted and then shipped back here. Depending on the service selected, it would arrive anywhere from next day to 3 day delivery. I would think UPS would be the same way. Go to their main sort location in Sharonville and then to your house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 So.... It's overnighted then. That seems overly complicated, but I guess they know what they're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Mr. Scheid's signature is weird. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Mr. Scheid's signature is weird. I like it. "Gg COO" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiocoasterman Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 It looks great has everyone been charged and gotten a call yet? I have not had either and I'm getting worried... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I wasn't called until 2:30 today, soon after came the charge. I wouldn't fret just yet, I'm sure they have a ton of people to call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 no call or charge yet on mine either. maybe tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Someone just posted this on instagram http://instagram.com/p/SBvakGEGUt/ It won't let me copy the image link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgtoad67 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 ^ If it helps put those of you at ease who are still waiting on a call and a charge, the lady I spoke to on the phone told me I was the first one to order one. I'm sure you'll be getting your call and package sometime soon. They are rather heavy so I'd assume packing them isn't fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Someone just posted this on instagram http://instagram.com/p/SBvakGEGUt/ It won't let me copy the image link. That almost looks like a construction photo?..... Seeing the support on the left corner of the photo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblanken Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Mr. Scheid's signature is weird. I like it. "Gg COO" Maybe he was thinking of Vortex and drew the loops. I can't be the only one that draws little roller coaster looking designs when I sign my name, right? (At least on cash register machines, not official documents or anything) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Someone just posted this on instagram http://instagram.com/p/SBvakGEGUt/ It won't let me copy the image link. That almost looks like a construction photo?..... Seeing the support on the left corner of the photo.... I believe that is AE. After checking google maps, i believe your right. good call. Has anybody here been by KI today with a camera to document the progress of deconstruction of SOB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Mine arrived today too. They must overnight them. I like it, just need to find a good spot to hang it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I wonder when they are going to post a new video of the lift hill come down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Burgtoad67...thanks for posting the photos! (I am still waiting for my call. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobliford Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Were can the track peaces be purchased from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 The track pieces can be bought by calling Kings Island, may they rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota2112 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I haven't received mine yet, but I notice in the pictures that you can clearly see the wear marks from the trains' wheels. That is super cool ! It would be nice to preserve that somehow. I'm no metallurgist, but I do know that some forms of steel is VERY prone to rusting over varying lengths of time, even when exposed to nothing more than atmospheric moisture. Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions on a good way to preserve the piece in its current state? Some kind of clearcoat, perhaps polyurethane or something? Or will these pieces be fine as-is? (I know the track has been sitting exposed to the elements for years now... but I'm just curious if anyone seriously in-the-know can say whether or not this particular kind of steel will be fine as-is, in the long run. I would hate to see those wear marks vanish among a uniform surface coat of rust 10+ years down the road) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 A little oil here & there will preserve the track look. Even motor oil. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Were can the track peaces be purchased from? See here. Has anyone received a bolt or wood yet? Just curious as to what they look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota2112 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 A little oil here & there will preserve the track look. Even motor oil. Good idea. I use a drop of motor oil on pocketknife blades to keep them looking nice; I don't know why I didn't think of that for this application as well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiocoasterman Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I just got my call about an hour ago. They are overnighting it and I have already got a shipping tracking number! I am excited!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 A little oil here & there will preserve the track look. Even motor oil. Good idea. I use a drop of motor oil on pocketknife blades to keep them looking nice; I don't know why I didn't think of that for this application as well! They decided not to make the wood available for purchase. I know this because I bought the wood and track and we got the call to verify my track and they said the wood was not available for purchase and they would not be sent out. That includes even if you called the first day because I ordered mine on the first day as well... I wonder why they did this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Wow, I'm really surprised. Wonder if it has to do with it being pre-treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondBack27 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Are these still for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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